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Navy retrieves two bodies off Racha Noi, searches for two more
Navy retrieves two bodies off Racha Noi, searches for two more
PHUKET: Relevant officials in Phuket are still identifying the two foreign men found dead in the sea near Racha Noi island south of Phuket yesterday (Dec 29). Meanwhile another report of two alleged bodies near Racha Noi was received today (Dec 30) and the Royal Thai Navy’s T.233 ship was sent to check the information and locate the bodies if the report was not due to an error in communication.
Poll: Minority agree with 4am pub closing
Poll: Minority agree with 4am pub closing
BANGKOK: A poll has found just 41% of respondents agree with a proposal to let pubs and entertainment places stay open until 4am, and they are split on where the late hours should be allowed.
Maya Bay to close in January for jetty repairs
Maya Bay to close in January for jetty repairs
PHUKET: Maya Bay, which reopened to tourists on Oct 1 this year after another period on “natural rehabilitation”, will be closed once again next month, but this time only for two days – Jan 15-16.
Phuket police launch anti-crime drive for New Year
Phuket police launch anti-crime drive for New Year
PHUKET: Maj Gen Saksira Phuak-am, Deputy Commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 8, yesterday (Dec 29) presided over a ceremony to launch an anti-crime campaign for the New Year.
Seven Days of Danger safety campaign underway in Phuket
Seven Days of Danger safety campaign underway in Phuket
PHUKET: Only two women were injured in motorbike accidents on Day 1 of the Seven Days of Danger for New Year 2023 road-safety campaign, according to Phuket officials.
Sarach leveller keeps Thais on top
Sarach leveller keeps Thais on top
FOOTBALL: Sarach Yooyen secured a point for ten-man Thailand as the War Elephants rallied to pull off a 1-1 tie with Indonesia in their third AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 Group A game in Jakarta yesterday (Dec 29).
Rescuers scour gutted Cambodian casino after devastating fire
Rescuers scour gutted Cambodian casino after devastating fire
POIPET: Rescuers scoured the charred ruins of a Cambodian hotel and casino complex this morning (Dec 30), warning they expected to find “many more” victims of a deadly fire that forced people to jump from windows.
Tourists arrive as Phuket New Year festivals begin
Tourists arrive as Phuket New Year festivals begin
PHUKET: More than 35,000 people are expected to land on the island on domestic and international flights over the New Year holidays, officials announced yesterday (Dec 29).
Brazilian football legend Pele dead at 82
Brazilian football legend Pele dead at 82
FOOTBALL: Brazilian football icon Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time and a three-time World Cup winner who masterminded the “beautiful game”, died on Thursday (Dec 29) at the age of 82.
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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Airport fall, Ex-vendor gets a helping hand, Thailand preps for Chinese market || December 29
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Airport fall, Ex-vendor gets a helping hand, Thailand preps for Chinese market || December 29
PHUKET XTRA - December 29 || Brought to you by @PVC Phuket Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Gradual arrival of Chinese expected, no COVID test, says Anutin
Gradual arrival of Chinese expected, no COVID test, says Anutin
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul does not expect a sudden influx of Chinese tourists or see a need for any special arrival rules for them.
Yacht goes missing off Nai Harn coast
Yacht goes missing off Nai Harn coast
PHUKET: A German national has been left searching for his yacht after it was discovered missing from a mooring point in waters off Nai Harn beach yesterday (Dec 28).
Andoo Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart but misses race record
Andoo Comanche wins Sydney-Hobart but misses race record
SAILING: Australian supermaxi Andoo Comanche secured a fourth line honours victory in the gruelling Sydney-Hobart ocean race yesterday (Dec 28), but fell short of setting a new course record.
Global alarm grows over China’s COVID surge
Global alarm grows over China’s COVID surge
BEIJING: The United States is the latest in a growing number of countries to impose restrictions on visitors from China after Beijing abruptly removed a major impediment to overseas travel despite surging COVID cases at home.
Call for tourist booster shots as Chinese return
Call for tourist booster shots as Chinese return
BANGKOK: The Tourism and Sports Ministry hopes to offer COVID-19 booster shots to tourists and Thai tourism workers in preparation for the return of Chinese travellers.
Bangla noodle vendor shot by cop given new work to support own family
Bangla noodle vendor shot by cop given new work to support own family
PHUKET: Aroon Thongplab, a 26-year-old noodle vendor left paralysed after he was shot by a drunk off-duty police officer on Bangla Rd, Patong, in February last year, has been given a full-time job so he can continue to provide for his young family.
Stranded in Phuket, American man, 35, dies after plunge at airport
Stranded in Phuket, American man, 35, dies after plunge at airport
PHUKET: A 35-year-old American man died from his injuries after plunging from a platform on the third story at Phuket International Airport yesterday afternoon (Dec 28).